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Michael M. Balch

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
Chicago, IL
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CRD#: 1242048
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Professional summary


Michael Marcy Balch, who also goes by Michael M. Balch, Michael Marcy Balch, is a registered financial advisor currently at IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC located in Chicago, Illinois and INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael has worked at 22 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 4 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael M. Balch | Michael Marcy Balch

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) MB THIRTEEN, LLC. DBA: NAV Capital.Chicago, IL. Start: 12/2017. Sole Partner. Consulting, keynote speaking, book sales, genera selling. 2 hrs per week. www.michaelbalch.com.___ 2) Mikey's Hell, LLC. Chicago, IL. Start: 01/2022. Owner. Real estate.___

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

December 1, 2023 - Present

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305772
Chicago, IL
Current

November 20, 2023 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Charlotte, NC
Past

January 2, 2018 - December 20, 2022

IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111872
WILMETTE, IL
Past

January 2, 2018 - December 20, 2022

INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18557
DECATUR, IL
Past

February 5, 2015 - December 31, 2017

CEDAR CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 174020
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 27, 2014 - December 31, 2017

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Chicago, IL
Past

June 6, 2013 - January 2, 2015

GOOD HARBOR FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 127351
CHICAGO, CA
Past

June 1, 2011 - November 4, 2014

INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18557
WILMETTE, IL
Past

December 9, 2009 - November 28, 2011

NAMCOA

RIA
CRD#: 133978
MOORESVILLE, NC
Past

October 30, 2009 - June 3, 2011

MSC - BD, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142927
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Past

August 15, 2007 - October 30, 2008

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO
Past

December 1, 2005 - July 27, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 25, 2005 - July 27, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 21, 2004 - March 17, 2005

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 1, 2003 - June 21, 2004

BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46088
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 15, 1999 - January 1, 2003

STEPHENS

BD
CRD#: 3496
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

October 30, 1996 - November 13, 1998

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

June 8, 1995 - October 28, 1996

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 16, 1992 - May 19, 1995

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 7, 1991 - February 4, 1992

STANFORD SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 14940
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

June 19, 1991 - August 28, 1991

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 19, 1991 - August 28, 1991

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

June 1, 1987 - June 22, 1990

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 24, 1984 - February 11, 1987

TUCKER ANTHONY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 837

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Illinois
(12/1/2023)
IAR
Illinois
(12/1/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/30/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5950 Fairview Road, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(980) 326-3335
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
112

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CHASE CARLIN ADV PART 2B (11/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,887
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 456,110,407

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Company Information


IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772Chicago, IL

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